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September 14th, 2015
The summer of 2015 was a good one in New Orleans and at WWOZ. Below, a photo recap of just some of the highlights from the last few months.
Summer 2015 Highlights
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![Mohawk Hunters at West Fest on May 10, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/May%2010.jpg?itok=hKTDtixX)
Mohawk Hunters at West Fest on May 10, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
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![The final Saturday of the Muxic Box in City Park on May 10 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]. Learn more: https://www.wwoz.org/node/321476/](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/May%2010-2.jpg?itok=Cgwvk7wd)
The final Saturday of the Muxic Box in City Park on May 10 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]. Learn more: https://www.wwoz.org/node/321476/
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![McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School Young & Talented Brass Band performed at WWOZ for Cuttin' Class, our show featuring young talent from across the city, on May 21. [Photo by Charlie Steiner]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/17941504355_38b2e9fe7e_z.jpg?itok=jSF-cI5N)
McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School Young & Talented Brass Band performed at WWOZ for Cuttin' Class, our show featuring young talent from across the city, on May 21. [Photo by Charlie Steiner]
Before the Busted on Bourbon Street benefit for WWOZ at the Metro in Chicago. Photo by Marc PoKempner..jpg
![New Orleans performers outside the Metro in Chicago](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Before%20the%20Busted%20on%20Bourbon%20Street%20benefit%20for%20WWOZ%20at%20the%20Metro%20in%20Chicago.%20%20Photo%20by%20Marc%20PoKempner..jpg?itok=GT6qrPbA)
New Orleans performers outside the Metro in Chicago before the 'Busted on Bourbon St.' concert, a pre-party to the historic Grateful Dead final shows over Independence Day weekend [Photo by Marc PoKempner]. Learn more: http://www.wwoz.org/support/...
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux during the Busted on Bourbon Street concert at the Metro in Chicago. Photo by Marc PoKempner..jpg
![Big Chief Monk Boudreaux during the 'Busted on Bourbon St' concert at the Metro in Chicago on July 2 [Photo by Marc PoKempner]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Big%20Chief%20Monk%20Boudreaux%20during%20the%20Busted%20on%20Bourbon%20Street%20concert%20at%20the%20Metro%20in%20Chicago.%20%20Photo%20by%20Marc%20PoKempner..jpg?itok=AcO5i2f-)
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux [Photo by Marc PoKempner]
At the Busted on Bourbon Street concert at the Metro in Chicago. Photo by Marc PoKempner.2.jpg
![At the 'Busted on Bourbon St' concert in Chicago on July 2 [Photo by Marc PoKempner]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/At%20the%20Busted%20on%20Bourbon%20Street%20concert%20at%20the%20Metro%20in%20Chicago.%20Photo%20by%20Marc%20PoKempner.2.jpg?itok=me_b-5LY)
At the 'Busted on Bourbon St' concert in Chicago on July 2 [Photo by Marc PoKempner]. Learn more: http://www.wwoz.org/support/benefit-busted-bourbon-street
At the Busted on Bourbon Street concert at the Metro in Chicago. Photo by Marc PoKempner..jpg
![At the 'Busted on Bourbon St' concert in Chicago on July 2 [Photo by Marc PoKempner]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/At%20the%20Busted%20on%20Bourbon%20Street%20concert%20at%20the%20Metro%20in%20Chicago.%20Photo%20by%20Marc%20PoKempner..jpg?itok=EZnBWaLX)
At the 'Busted on Bourbon St' concert in Chicago on July 2 [Photo by Marc PoKempner]. Learn more: http://www.wwoz.org/support/benefit-busted-bourbon-street
4th of July celebrations at Bayou St John in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![4th of July celebrations at Bayou St John in New Orleans [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/4th%20of%20July%20celebrations%20at%20Bayou%20St%20John%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=VCVLU2eB)
4th of July celebrations at Bayou St John in New Orleans [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
Interns from the Renaissance Project. Photo by Kichea S Burt..jpg
![Our summer interns from the Renaissance Project, Latrell Davis and Elijah Gray [Photo by Kichea S. Burt]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Interns%20from%20the%20Renaissance%20Project.%20Photo%20by%20Kichea%20S%20Burt..jpg?itok=ogihYdmr)
Our summer interns from the Renaissance Project, Latrell Davis and Elijah Gray, spent 6 weeks with us at the station [Photo by Kichea S. Burt]. Learn more: http://www.wwoz.org/blog/348706
Running of the Bulls in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com July 11.jpg
![Running of the Bulls on July 11, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Running%20of%20the%20Bulls%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com%20July%2011.jpg?itok=7OwaDsAj)
Running of the Bulls on July 11, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
Treme Brass Band at WWOZ, 2015. Photo by Kate Gegenheimer, kategeg.com2_.jpg
![Treme Brass Band, live in the studio at WWOZ on July 28, part of a weeklong series of in-studio performances previewing this year's SatchmoFest lineup [Photo by Kate Gegenheimer, kategeg.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Treme%20Brass%20Band%20at%20WWOZ%2C%202015.%20%20Photo%20by%20Kate%20Gegenheimer%2C%20kategeg.com2_.jpg?itok=6rGJFW7h)
Treme Brass Band, live in the studio at WWOZ on July 28, part of a weeklong series of in-studio performances previewing this year's SatchmoFest lineup [Photo by Kate Gegenheimer, kategeg.com]
Treme Brass Band at WWOZ, 2015. Photo by Kate Gegenheimer, kategeg.com_.jpg
![Treme Brass Band, live in the studio at WWOZ on July 28, part of a weeklong series of in-studio performances previewing this year's SatchmoFest lineup [Photo by Kate Gegenheimer, kategeg.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Treme%20Brass%20Band%20at%20WWOZ%2C%202015.%20%20Photo%20by%20Kate%20Gegenheimer%2C%20kategeg.com_.jpg?itok=brqHORXM)
Treme Brass Band, live in the studio at WWOZ on July 28, part of a weeklong series of in-studio performances previewing this year's SatchmoFest lineup [Photo by Kate Gegenheimer, kategeg.com]
New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![Summer 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=4d_x6aAc)
Summer 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame event at Basin Street Station in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![Crystal Feathers reception, part of the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame week, on August 8, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Mardi%20Gras%20Indian%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20event%20at%20Basin%20Street%20Station%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=JHBtHkOG)
Crystal Feathers reception, part of the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame week, on August 8, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]. Learn more: http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/celebrate-2015-mardi-gras-indian-hall-fame-week
Creole Wild West Wild Man at Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![Creole Wild West Wild Man at Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center, August 9, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Creole%20Wild%20West%20Wild%20Man%20at%20Mardi%20Gras%20Indian%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20at%20the%20Ashe%20Cultural%20Arts%20Center%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=EyZ5Xirv)
Creole Wild West Wild Man at Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center, August 9, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]. Learn more: http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/celebrate-2015-mardi-gras-indian-hall...
Queen Mary Kay (left) and Queen Mercy (right) at the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame event at Basin Street Station in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![Queen Mary Kay (left) and Queen Mercy (right) at the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Crystal Feathers reception at Basin Street Station, August 8, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Queen%20Mary%20Kay%20%28left%29%20and%20Queen%20Mercy%20%28right%29%20at%20the%20Mardi%20Gras%20Indian%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20event%20at%20Basin%20Street%20Station%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=lGVXQXgP)
Queen Mary Kay (left) and Queen Mercy (right) at the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Crystal Feathers reception at Basin Street Station, August 8, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]. Learn more about the Mardi Gras Indian Queens at ...
Bo Dollis Jr. with his daughter at the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame event at Basin Street Station in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![Bo Dollis, Jr. with his daughter at the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Crystal Feathers reception at Basin Street Station on August 8, 2015. [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Bo%20Dollis%20Jr.%20with%20his%20daughter%20at%20the%20Mardi%20Gras%20Indian%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20event%20at%20Basin%20Street%20Station%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=vWMoKRdY)
Bo Dollis, Jr. with his daughter at the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Crystal Feathers reception at Basin Street Station on August 8, 2015. [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]. Learn more: http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/celeb...
Dove released in memory of past community members during the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![A dove was released in memory of passed community members during the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center, August 9, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com. Learn more: http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-communit...](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Dove%20released%20in%20memory%20of%20past%20community%20members%20during%20the%20Mardi%20Gras%20Indian%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20at%20the%20Ashe%20Cultural%20Arts%20Center%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=CKXMLYGS)
A dove was released in memory of passed community members during the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center, August 9, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com. Learn more: http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-communit...
Volunteers help develop a Sankofa garden in the Lower 9th during a Day of Service on August 29 in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![Volunteers help develop a Sankofa garden in the Lower 9th during a Day of Service on August 29, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Volunteers%20help%20develop%20a%20Sankofa%20garden%20in%20the%20Lower%209th%20during%20a%20Day%20of%20Service%20on%20August%2029%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=PZz0aZ5H)
Volunteers help develop a Sankofa garden in the Lower 9th during a Day of Service on August 29, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
Mid Summer Mardi Gras in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![Mid-Summer Mardi Gras, August 29, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Mid%20Summer%20Mardi%20Gras%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=pMe2VSOe)
Mid-Summer Mardi Gras, August 29, 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com2_.jpg
![Summer 2015 [Photo by Ryan-Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com2_.jpg?itok=F93IssGq)
The beads take to the trees all year long [Photo by Ryan-Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
A rainbow snowball from Oasis Snowball stand. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com_.jpg
![A rainbow Sno-Ball from Oasis Snoball Stand at the end of August [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/A%20rainbow%20snowball%20from%20Oasis%20Snowball%20stand.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%2C%20rhrphoto.com_.jpg?itok=UvXuxyd8)
A rainbow Sno-Ball from Oasis Snoball Stand at the end of August [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
Southern Decadence in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com2_.jpg
![Southern Decadence, September 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Southern%20Decadence%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com2_.jpg?itok=_OdzfZUi)
Southern Decadence, September 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
Jennifer Jones with Southern Decadence with The Pair A Dice Tumblers on Royal Street at Southern Decadence in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![Jennifer Jones with The Pair A Dice Tumblers on Royal St during Southern Decadence [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Jennifer%20Jones%20with%20Southern%20Decadence%20with%20The%20Pair%20A%20Dice%20Tumblers%20on%20Royal%20Street%20at%20Southern%20Decadence%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=nSuD2Qzi)
Jennifer Jones with The Pair A Dice Tumblers on Royal St during Southern Decadence [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
Southern Decadence in New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com_.jpg
![Southern Decadence, September 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/Southern%20Decadence%20in%20New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com_.jpg?itok=cmkhEV3f)
Southern Decadence, September 2015 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]
New Orleans, summer 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com3_.jpg
![Summer 2015 [Photo by Ryan-Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]](http://wwoz.org/sites/default/files/styles/default_gallery_large_1x/public/images/galleries/New%20Orleans%2C%20summer%202015.%20Photo%20by%20Ryan%20Hodgson-Rigsbee%20-%20rhrPhoto.com3_.jpg?itok=h12t6iit)
Summer 2015 [Photo by Ryan-Hodgson-Rigsbee, rhrphoto.com]